1930s Dogwood Blossoms Postcard

About This Vintage Postcard

This elegant black and white postcard features a close-up botanical study of dogwood blossoms (Cornus florida), known for their symbolic association with springtime and renewal. The image captures the distinct four-petaled appearance and notched tips of the bracts against a deep, contrasting background. This card belongs to a "Photo-Gloss" series, which was designed to provide a high-shine, premium finish that mimicked the appearance of a real photograph.

Details

Era: 1930s White Border (Late / Linen Transition)
City: Reynoldsville
State: Pennsylvania
Country: USA
Topic: Botanical / Wildflowers
Condition: Uncirculated, Penciled Notation on Reverse
Postage: Unposted
Address Side: Divided
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Lewis & Strong
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Photo-Gloss (High-shine lithograph)

Additional Information

This card is identified as No. F-6 within a regional botanical series. It was published by Lewis & Strong of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania, a firm active in the mid-20th century. The "Photo-Gloss" mark indicates a transition in printing technology during the 1930s and 40s, where publishers used high-rag content paper and a glossy coating to compete with rising popularity of true "chrome" color photography.